Fair Housing Act: Combating Discrimination and Supporting Vulnerable Groups
This act aims to combat housing discrimination through nationwide testing and increased funding for programs supporting fair housing practices. Citizens can expect greater protection against unfair treatment when seeking housing, especially for veterans, women, families with children, persons with disabilities, and racial minorities. The act seeks to facilitate access to housing and mortgage loans for everyone, regardless of their background or status.
Key points
Introduction of nationwide testing to detect and document discrimination in renting, purchasing homes, and obtaining mortgage loans.
Increased funding for fair housing initiatives, providing more resources to assist victims of discrimination.
Establishment of a grant program for studies on housing discrimination causes and pilot projects testing solutions to prevent segregation.
Requirement for training of testers to ensure their effectiveness and reliability.
Introduced
Citizen Poll